Myelin Sheath

Also known as:  Medullary Sheath;  Myelin;  White Matter

Myelin Sheaths are the Cell Membranes of the Axons of Neurons (Nerve Cells) - i.e. Nerve Cell Membranes.  They are composed of Glial Cells and are produced by Oligodendroglia.

 Phospholipids and Glycolipids (i.e. Compound Lipids) comprise 70% - 80% of Myelin Sheaths.

 Proteins comprise 20% - 30% of Myelin Sheaths.

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may inhibit (and possibly reverse) the degeneration of Myelin Sheaths that occurs in tandem with the progression of the Aging Process.  ^[1]

 Histidine may be necessary for the maintenance of Myelin Sheaths. 

 Serine (as a component of Phosphatidylserine) is a component of Myelin Sheaths.

 Taurine may help to stabilize the electrical activity of Myelin Sheaths. 

 Valine is a component of Myelin Sheaths.

Animal Organ Extracts

 Myelin Sheath Extract may inhibit the degeneration of Myelin Sheaths. 

Carbohydrates

 Galactose is a constituent of Galactocerebrosides (which account for 15% of the Lipids (Glycolipids) present in Myelin Sheaths).

Hormones

 Insufficient production of Androgens may cause thinning of Myelin Sheaths (indicating that supplemental Androgens may prevent the thinning of Myelin Sheaths).  ^[2]